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Program of MAEW2021 

Program

The online conference 

“Redesign ASEAN: Peoples' Voices in World Crises" 

24-30 September 2021


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Part 1 “ASEAN and the World, today”

Friday 24 September 

  • Introduction of MAEW (Video Clip)
  • Opening panel “ASEAN: Political, historical background and the current key issues.”

Panelists

  1. Peter Kalang, Save River, Malaysia 
  2. Walden Bello, Co-chair of the Board of Focus on the Global South and a former member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines
  3. Angkana Neelaphaijit, a former member of the National Human Rights Commission
  4. Kong Somonicheat, Social Action for Community and Development, Cambodia

Moderator  Premrudee Daoroung, Project SEVANA South- East Asia

  • Panel discussion “Sharing the world with ASEAN”

Panelists

  1. Manoel Edivaldo Santos Matos, Chairperson, Trade union, Santarém town, state of Pará, Amazon, Brazil (Translate into English by Winnie Overbeek, Coordinator, World Rainforest Movement, Uruguay_
  2. Larry Lohmann, The Corner House, UK
  3. Susan H Romica, Secretary-General, KIARA (People's Coalition for Fisheries Justice), Indonesia

Moderator Shalmali Guttal, Focus on the Global South

  • MUSIC - Thailand’s Northeastern style song with a local instrument by on “Voice from people” (Made for MAEW2021) Kukaen band, Khon Kaen Province
  • Panel discussion

“Mekong and ASEAN after COVID-19: Partners' perspectives on what's next for the region”

Panelists

  1. Miguel Musngi, Senior Officer, Poverty Eradication and Gender Division, ASEAN Secretariat
  2. Dr. Umezawa Akima, Minister (Political Affairs), Embassy of Japan Bangkok
  3. Tom Moody, Regional Director SE Asia, Climate and Energy, UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)  
  4. Evan Fox, Economic Officer, US Embassy Bangkok

Moderator Supalak Kanchanakundee

  • Documentary - “Guardians of the River” on people of Klamath River and the dam Remover project in California, USA (2020) by  American Rivers and Swiftwater Films And A discussion by Bruce Shoemaker, Klamath Project Liaison, International Rivers

 

Part 2 Crises and actions

Saturday 25 September

  • Training workshop “Redesign Climate” by the young ASEAN citizen 

Mentors

  1. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Narumon Arunotai, Social Research Institute, Chulalongkorn University
  2. Kolawat Sakhakorn, Independent Researcher
  3. Siraphob Boonvanich, Climate Data Analyst
  4. Sithichat Sukpholtham, Climate Talk Thailand
  • Panel discussion “Climate Change in Southeast Asia”

Panelists

  1. Lidy Nacpil, The Asian Peoples’ Movement on Debt and Development (APMDD)
  2.  Rojohn Ented, Teduray, Lambangian Youth and Students Association (TLYSA), Philippines
  3. Titi Soentoro, Aksi! for gender, social and ecological justice, Indonesia
  4.  Hendro Sangkoyo, the School of Democratic Economics
  5. Alex Shwe, Karen Environmental and Social Action Network (KESAN)

Moderator Shalmali Guttal, Focus on the Global South

  •  Panel discussion “Sustainable agriculture/agroecology to tackle climate crisis”

Panelists:

  1. Afsar Jafri, GRAIN
  2. Cris Panerio, MASIPAG, The Philippines
  3. Supa Yaimuang, Alternative Agriculture Network, Thailand

Moderator Kartini Samon, GRAIN

  • Documentary series - “Life redesign amid COVID-19 of the Isan (Northeastern Thailand)’s young generation" (2020)

Thai Pubic Broadcast Service (Thai PBS)


Sunday 26 September

  • Panel discussion “A reverse development process in Myanmar with the post-coup mega-development projects”    

Panelists

  1. U Maw Htun Aung, Deputy Ministry of Electricity and Energy, National Unity Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar (NUG)
  2. Saw Tha Poe, Karen Environmental and Social Action Network (KESAN)
  3. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Naruemon Thapchumpon, Institute of Asian Studies, Chulalongkorn University

Moderator Worawan Sukaroek, ETO Watch Coalition

  • Documentary - Thai Investment in Myanmar: A Closer Look (2017)

EarthRights International

  • Panel discussion The waste trade: how Southeast Asia become a global dumpyard

Panelists

  1. Daru Setyorini, Ecological Observation and Wetlands Conservation (ECOTON), Indonesia
  2. Pua Lay Peng, Kuala Langat Environmental Action Organisation (PTASKL), Malaysia
  3. Akarapon Teebthaisong, Ecological Alert and Recovery Thailand (EARTH)

Moderator Wong Pui Yi, The Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4 Center) Malaysia 

  • Panel discussion “Food security in crisis: the impacts of COVID – 19 on farmers, their products and our food”

Panelists

  1. Socheat Heng, Cambodian Grassroots People's Assembly
  2. Nur Fitri Amir Muhamad, Malaysia Forum on Food Security, Malaysia
  3. Rassela Malinda, Pusaka Bentala Rakyat, Indonesia
  4. Ubon Yoowah, Alternative Agriculture Network, Thailand
  5. Rassela Malinda, Pusaka Bentala Rakyat, Indonesia


Moderator Kingkorn Narintarangkul, BioThai

  • Documentary film – “Vein” An awards winning documentary produced by 4 filmmakers from Myanmar (2016) Human Dignity Film Institute


Monday 27 September

  • Panel discussion “Land grabbing in Southeast Asia: current situation and the series of impacts.”

Panelists

  1. Pornpana Kuaycharoen, Land Watch Thai
  2. Suresh K. Balasubramaniam, People Before Profit (PBP), SUARAM, Malaysia
  3. Song Danik, Equitable Cambodia

Moderator and commentator Eang Vuthy, Equitable Cambodia

  • Panel “Indigenous people, rights, and the conflict over forest conservation in Southeast Asia”

Panelists

  1. Pachara Khamchamnan, Save Bang Kloi Coalition, Thailand
  2. Samban Tugang, SAVE River, East Malaysia
  3. Sochea Pheap, Cambodia Indigenous Youth Association (CIYA)
  4. Asst. prof. Dumrongphol Inchan, Etnicity expert, Silpakorn University, Thailand 

Moderator and commentator Pornpen Kongkachornkiat, The Cross Cultural Foundation

  • Panel discussion“Redesign Special Economic Zones: Peoples’ proposal”

Panelists

  1. Somnuck Jongmeewasin, EEC Watch Thailand
  2. Asst. Prof. Dr. Kanokwan Manorom, Ubon Rachathani University, Thailand
  3. An Rama, Center for Alliance of Labor and Human Rights (CENTRAL), Cambodia

Moderator and commentator Asst.Pro. Dr. Saovanee Kaewjullakarn, International Commission of Jurists (ICJ)

  •  Documentary film - ASLI The Origins: Is the Orang Asli’s development in society progress or oppression towards their community? (2017) And the discussion with the film producer Zarissa Marican, Malaysia

Moderate the discussion by Phuthita Dokput, GreenNews


Tuesday 28 September

  • Panel discussion “Transboundary haze pollution in Southeast Asia: Facts and solutions”

Panelists

  1. Tara Buakhamsri, Greenpeace Thailand
  2. Shamila Ariffin, Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM)
  3. Wahyu Pendana, Walhi (Friend of the Earth Indonesia)

Moderator and commentator Kiu Jia Yaw, Malaysian Bar Environment and Climate Change Committee

  • Panel discussion on

“Impact of trade agreements and policies to food sovereignty in ASEAN”

Panelists

  1. Witoon Lianchamroon, BioThai/FTA Watch:
  2. Ros Sokunthy, Focus on the Global South
  3. by Arieska Kurniawati, Solidaritas Perempuan, Indonesia  

Moderator Joseph Puruganan, FOCUS on the Global South

  • A discussion among the local “You destroy. I restore: the Mekong peoples’ roles in revitalizing the imperiled ecologies ruined by dams from Songkhram River to Tonle Sap”

Panelists

  1.  Asssnai Srasoonnern, WWF-Thailand 
  2.  Wimonjan Tiyabut, representatives from Ban Sam Phong community, Ban Sam Phong sub-district, Si Songkhram district in Nakhon Phanom Province in Northeastern Thailand
  3. Ormbun Thipsuna, Network of Council of Mekong River Community in Seven Northeastern Provinces
  4. Mak Sithirith, Research and Policy Coordinator, Oxfam, Mekong Water Governance Program
  5. Prof.Dr. Tuanthong Jutagate, Faculty of Agriculture, Ubon Ratchathani University

Moderator Dr. Krisada Boonchai, Director of Local Development Institute

  • DOCUMENTARY - “Mekong is not the same” (2019)

Thai Public Broadcast Service (Thai PBS)


Part 3 “Redesign ASEAN”

Wednesday 29 September

  • Workshop “Governance, Equity and Sustainability of Thai Power Sector: From Problems to Solutions”

Resource persons

  1. Santi Chokchaichamnankit, Energy Watch Thailand
  2. Sopitsuda Tongsopit, Energy Research Institute, Chulalongkorn University/Sustainability Policy and Data Specialist at Office of Sustainability, California's Department of General Services
  3.  Chuenchom S. Greacen, An independent energy researcher  

Commentators

  1. Saree Ongsomwang, secretary-general, Foundation for Consumers, Thailand
  2. Sarinee Achavanuntakul, co-founded, Sal Forest, Thailand

Moderator and commentator Witoon Permpongsacharoen, Director, MEENet

  • Panel discussion “Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation [SLAPP]): The regional experiences”

Panelists

  1.  Pochoy P. Labog, Business & Human Rights Resource Centre (BHRRC)  
  2. Wilaiwan Jongwilaikasem, Thammasat University
  3. Pratch Rujivanarom, Bangkok Post, Thailand
  4. Diananta Putra Sumedi, Gold Star Daily Indonesia
  5. Edwin Iyo, Gold Star Daily, The Philippines
  6. Alejandro Gonzalez Davidson, Mother Nature Cambodia
  7. Wahyu Dhyatmika, CEO PT Info Media Digital (Tempo Digital), Indonesia   
  • Panel discussion “Working with the laws: Experiences of Southeast Asia lawyers in promoting and protecting human rights and environment.”

Panelists

    1. Grizelda Mayo–Anda, Environmental Legal Assistance Center, Inc.  (ELAC), The Philippines
    2. Asep Komarudin, Greenpeace Southeast Asia Indonesia
    3. Jessica Ram Binwani, Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM - Friends of the Earth Malaysia)
    4. Charles Hector, Lawyer, Malaysia
    5. Sor.Rattanamanee Polkla, Community Resource Centre (CRC), Thailand

Moderator Fabio Nesta, SEAPIL

  • Mekong documentary series - “Mekong Season, People Season People” (2017) and; Discussion by Khampin Aksorn, a film producer

Thai Public Broadcast Service (Thai PBS)


Thursday 30 September

  • Panel discussion "Applying NAP (National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights): To protect human rights and the environment in the region”

Panelists

  1. Livio Sarandrea, UNDP’s Global Lead for Business and Human Rights
  2. Victoria Caranay, Economic Rights Coordinator of IDEALS, The Philippines
  3. Andi Muttaqien, Deputy Director of ELSAM, Indonesia
  4. Kornkanok Wathanabhoom, Member of ETOs Watch Coalition, Thailand
  5. Sor.Rattanamanee Polkla, Executive Coordinator, Community Resource Centre (CRC), Thailand

Moderator Assistant professor Saovanee Kaewjullakarn, International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) 

  • MAEW highlight by Premrudee Daoroung, Project SEVANA 
  • Panel discussion Redesign ASEAN by People 

Panelists

  1. Charles Santiago, Malaysia parliamentarian and chairperson of ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR)
  2. Khaingmin Lwin Tee, RakThai Foundation
  3. Sreymom Loem, Worker's Information Center (WIC), Cambodia
  4. Dr. Supat Hasuwannakit, Chana Hospital, Songkla Province, Thailand

Moderator Sophea Chrek, Social Action for Community and Development (SACD), Cambodia

  • Panel "Redesign ASEAN: The voice from the Region's Future"

Panelists

  1. Sarawut raunkhong, ThaiDHRRA
  2. Zaw Min Oo, A representative from Dawei community, Myanmar
  3. Wong Pui Yi, Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism, Malaysia
  4. Three Ponorng ethic youth from Kbal Romeas village, Cambodia

Moderator Nicha Wachpanich, GreenNews    

  • The Meaning of Redesign ASEAN: Reflection from MAEW's Co-organizers

Panelists

  1. Dr. Chayan Vaddhanaphuti, The Regional Center for Social Science and Sustainable Development (RCSD), Chiang Mai University, Thailand
  2. Teerachai Sanjaroenkijtavorn, The Mekong Butterfly /ETOs Watch Coalition (Thailand)
  3. Pornpana Kuaycharoen, Land Watch Thai
  4. Sirirung Srisittipisarnpop, Thai Society of Environmental Journalists (TSEJ)
  5. Somkiat Juntursima, Public Media Network Department, Thai Public Broadcasting Service (Thai PBS)
  6. Kartini Samon, GRAIN
  7. Kheetanat Wannabovorn, Focus on the Global South (FOCUS)
  8. Sor.Rattanamanee Polkla, Community Resource Center (CRC), Thailand
  9. Premrudee Daoroung, Project SEVANA South-East Asia (Project SEVANA)

Moderator Kamol Sukin, GreenNews